Industry News
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Mar- 2022 -3 March
Pettex launches new Naturecat tofu cat litter
Pettex has announced the launch of its new Naturecat plant-based tofu cat litter. According to the brand it is eco-friendly and 100% biodegradable. Derived from pure soya bean, it is also free from additives and cat friendly. These natural properties allow for soiled litter to be “easily” disposed of in…
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3 March
Footfall strengthens after largest monthly rise since June
With a gap of -20.7% from the 2019 level, footfall in February strengthened marginally from January when it was -20.8% below 2019, according to Springboard. This was driven by a month on month increase of +9.1% which was the largest single monthly uplift since June 2021 and nearly three times…
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2 March
Some 11% of UK dog owners turning to medication to help separation anxiety
Some 11% of UK dog owners with a dog who experiences separation anxiety have turned to giving their pup supplements or medication to help manage the problem, according to a survey by Lovimals and YouGov that, among other things, “aims to ascertain the impact of the pandemic on our pets”.…
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1 March
Fish4Pets to expand worldwide amid new investment
Fish4Pets is expected to expand worldwide in 2022 as the brand receives a “substantial” business development fund from Norwegian family-owned investment company DSD. Its senior team recognised that the business needed to be “refinanced” and therefore sought a co-investor to provide additional financing to enable the company to step up…
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1 March
Footfall up 11% on last week, Springboard says
Footfall rose by +11.1% across all UK retail destinations last week from the week before, when it dropped by -3.8%, according to Springboard. The company said this uplift emanated from a bounce back in footfall on Friday and Saturday when footfall averaged +43.3% higher than the week before, “helped by…
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Feb- 2022 -28 February
Peregrine Livefoods acquires FishScience
Peregrine Livefoods, UK reptile wholesaler has acquired FishScience, an “innovative” business that utilises sustainable alternatives to fishmeal, completed on 18 February. Peregrine Livefoods is an Employee-Owned Trust, meaning all 192 employees at the Harlow based company have a stake in the future success of the business. The brand said FishScience…
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28 February
Paleo Ridge announces expansion into treat products
Paleo Ridge has announced it is extending its portfolio with a move into treat products. The new treats range features two products, Fish Skin Cubes and Sprats, and is being launched exclusively to trade partners ahead of general release in March. The new treats are an extension of Paleo Ridge’s…
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25 February
iPET Network to offer qualifications across entire animal and vet sector
iPET Network has been granted an expansion of scope by Ofqual to offer qualifications across the entire animal care and veterinary sector. The organisation currently creates qualifications in the canine and feline sector only, with qualifications on offer including dog and cat grooming, canine first aid and canine nutrition. The…
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24 February
PupPod and Company Of Animals sign licensing agreement
PupPod and Company of Animals have announced they have signed a strategic licensing agreement to “scale sales of PupPod’s flagship product, the PupPod rocker and feeder”. The initial purchase commitment grows PupPod sales by 500% and expands distribution beyond the United States to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. PupPod…
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23 February
Jollyes unveils plans for new store in Wrexham
Jolleys has announced its plans for a new store in Wrexham, North Wales, which will open in April. Jollyes has said it is taking over the lease previously held by Bensons for Beds which is due to close at the end of February. The firm also revealed recruitment is under…
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